I had a c-section because my baby got stuck at 0 station. ?After over an hour of pushing, she hadn't moved down at all and was not even moving during pushes. ?
My OB told me yesterday that she thinks I will likely need a c-section in future pregnancies as well because my baby was not large (she was 7 lbs 10 oz) so unless I have a small or preterm baby, it would probably also get stuck.
I am really disappointed. ?I wanted a natural childbirth and didn't get it and now I feel like I will never even be able to deliver vaginally. ?I feel like something is wrong with me. ?I read about women who felt empowered by their births and describe them as amazing experiences and I feel cheated out of that. ?I at least had hopes for a VBAC before but now not so much.
Re: My VBAC odds = not good :(
My OB is really good and advocates natural birth, so I don't think she's just surgery happy. ?But I think a 2nd opinion might be worthwhile.
Obviously I don't have to worry about it yet, but it still made me feel sad.?
Iris- I know you're from STL too, and I would encourage you to get a 2nd opinion as well. My Dr. was really great about me wanting to try a VBAC, and said that she never rules anyone out as a VBAC candidate until they prove to her its medically unsafe. I had a high risk pg, and she was still supportive of my wanting a VBAC.
I didn't end up being able to have a VBAC because I developed pre-e at 36w and needed an immediate c/s, but I don't think you should allow yourself to feel defeated or discouraged just yet, either! Good luck!
will she at least let you try? Personally, if I were told that, I'd still try for the birth I wanted before giving into another C. I'd also get a second opinion.
That said, K wouldn't drop because of her position, so I can try if I want.